Gomphus quadricolor
| Gomphus quadricolor | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Gomphus |
| Species: | G. quadricolor |
| Binomial name | |
| Gomphus quadricolor Walsh, 1863 | |
Gomphus quadricolor, the rapids clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in eastern North America. Its natural habitat is medium to large rivers. It is threatened by degrading habitat quality.
This is a small dragonfly: 1.6 to 1.8 inches (41 to 46 mm) in length. Adults have bluish-green eyes on a yellowish-green face. The body has brownish-black and yellowish-green stripes and its wings are transparent.
Adults feed on small flying insects.
The aquatic larvae hatch in slow-moving pools.
References
- "Rapids Clubtail (Gomphus quadricolor)" (PDF). Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
- "Rapids Clubtail" (PDF). Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
- "COSEWIC Assessment and Status Report on the Rapids Clubtail Gomphus quadricolor in Canada" (PDF). Government of Canada. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
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